Paul McArdle

The pandemic changed the world of work. But how has working from home and hybrid working changed the culture of a company? In part three of our candidate sentiment survey, we delve into the issues.

In part two of our candidate sentiment survey, we gauge views to the power dynamics between employers and employees, investigate workplace culture, and assess why people are tempted to move abroad.

Some 2,158 candidates - from junior management to “C” suite level across the IT, finance, accounting, legal, HR and ESG professions - completed the survey. Here is what we learned.

If your gut is telling you the job move is right, judge it on its merits, with career planning as part of the consideration, but not the sole arbiter. My own journey is a case in point.

RecFest USA is a modern concept in conferencing combining the traditional recruitment seminars with a good old-fashioned festival, complete with foods trucks. It is also the platform for a serious examination of the international recruitment industry and the challenges it faces.

Maintaining your company culture is more challenging today than it ever has been. A new survey 74 per cent of employers are struggling to keep their employees engaged.

Upskilling does not have to be daunting. You can do it on your terms, at your own pace, and it can build your confidence. You may decide to explore subjects on a deeper level; you may look to learn a little about a few things; the choice is yours.

In a time of talent shortages, fresh approaches can help. New candidate pools can increase your recruitment pipeline and cut down on your time-to-fill metrics. 

If you are going to be pipped at the post for a role, make sure it is because you have lost to a better candidate, not because you have sabotaged your own chances.

At the height of the financial crisis in 2008, a group of business leaders came up with an idea to promote Irish industry in the US. Ireland Gateway to Europe was born. Fifteen years later, it is still going strong.